2006 Saturn Vue Base Sport Utility 4-Door 3.5L - 108055 miles

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger
Brakes-ABS
Headlights-Automatic
Security System
Traction Control
Comfort & Convenience
Air Conditioning-Front
Auto-Dimming Rearview Mirror
Cruise Control
Keyless Entry
Max Seating Capacity: 5
Mirror(s)-Power
Mirrors-Vanity-Passenger
Power Locks
Reading Lamps-Front
Seat Trim-Cloth
Seat-Rear Pass-Through
Seats-Front Bucket
Steering Wheel-Adjustable
Steering Wheel-Leather
Steering-Power
Windows-Power
Front and Rear Cup Holders
Music & Entertainment
Audio-AM/FM Stereo
Audio-CD Player
Interior
Power Outlet
Center Console Storage
Exterior
Doors: 4
Rear Window Defogger
Windows-Deep Tinted
Wipers-Intermittent
Towing Package
Wheels
Front Wheel Material: Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material: Aluminum

Summary NADA Review
The Saturn Vue stands out among the compact SUVs with its unique styling and innovative plastic body panels, which resist dents and eliminate corrosion. Inside, it's roomy and practical.
Similar in size to the Honda CR-V, the Vue seats five. Back-seat riders are made more comfortable with seatbacks that recline slightly for comfort. The seats, including the front passenger seat, fold flat, providing enough space to haul an eight-foot ladder. In back, a cargo organizer keeps things from rolling around.
The Vue is one of the quickest SUVs in its class when ordered with the 3.5-liter V6. Built by Honda the V6 generates 250 horsepower and the Vue is enjoyable to drive.

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Interior
The interior of the Saturn Vue has improved steadily since launch, and most dramatically for 2006. The quality of the interior materials is better than ever and there's a new dashboard design.
New color schemes for 2006 include an uplevel design with nice wood-grain trim for an unexpectedly classy ambience. Chrome accents brighten the instrument panel and new white-faced gauges that are backlit at night give it a sporty look. The three-spoked steering wheel has elegant metallic cuffs around the cruise control and redundant audio buttons. Satin-nickel trim surrounds the shifter.
Getting inside the Vue is easy thanks to wide door openings and a low step-in height. Despite the high beltline, visibility is good, providing a panoramic view. Big mirrors afford good visibility rearward. Handy pockets on either side of the center console are good for maps and other items.
The switchgear is well designed and easy to operate, with center stack controls mounted flush with the rest of the dashboard and trim pieces. Heating and air conditioning controls are straightforward and easy to operate. They've been improved over those in earlier models and no longer look like they came from a compact car. Regrettably, the window switches are located on the center console, making them harder to find than if they were on the door.
The stereo is nicely designed and attractive. Volume is controlled with a prominent knob in the center of the panel. One particularly nice feature is the input jack for an iPod or MP3 player. Audio options include a six-CD changer and an MP3 player.
Carrying cargo is made easier by the 70/30 split folding rear bench seat, which provides versatile stowage of longer items while carrying rear passengers. Even the front passenger seat folds flat, providing enough room for an eight-foot ladder. The nearly flat load floor in the rear is a result of the compact all-wheel-drive system. Of particular note are the configurable cargo spaces. A cargo organizer folds out of the floor to corral smaller objects. There are hooks for grocery bags and two compartments sized specifically for gallon jugs, a welcome convenience on late-night food runs. Tie-downs provide for the safe transport of a wide variety of goods. Three power outlets provide opportunities to plug in toys or tools. The rear hatch is easy to open and close.
GM's OnStar security and information service has been upgraded over time for easier and more intuitive hands-free operation. OnStar works well as a navigation system because there's nothing to program. Press the button and a human operator responds, to provide directions and other assistance. The operators vary in proficiency, but most are friendly and knowledgeable, and it's sometimes fun to engage them in conversation on long trips if only to keep you awake and alert. OnStar always knows the location of your vehicle; it can direct you to the nearest gas station or help find a good restaurant or motel. The OnStar staff will notify authorities of your location if your airbag goes off and you do not respond to their calls, or you can press the emergency button and they'll send out the troops. OnStar can also unlock your doors if you lock the keys inside. If your vehicle is stolen, they can pinpoint its location and direct the authorities to apprehend the bad guys and recover your vehicle.

Driving Impressions
The Saturn Vue boasts brisk performance with the available V6 and decent handling.
Ride quality is good, but not great. Sharp bumps, such as pavement transitions and expansion joints, are transmitted into the cabin and there's a general lack of smoothness around town.
Handling is good over a variety of driving terrain. The speed-sensitive power steering offers precise, easy steering in parking lots, yet adjusts for good road feel and stability on the highway. The electronic steering automatically boosts power assistance during emergency avoidance maneuvers. Handling has been improved more decisively. Gone is the torque steer observed on 2003 models.
When equipped with the V6, the Vue offers strong, smooth power with quick and smooth shifting. The 3.5-liter Honda-produced engine makes 250 horsepower and 242 pound-feet of torque. Saturn says the Vue can accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 7.5 seconds, which is quite quick. Yet EPA fuel economy ratings are 20/28 mpg. Variable-valve timing enhances high-end power, low-end torque and fuel efficiency.
The V6 is mated to a five-speed electronically controlled automatic transmission with grade logic control engineered by Honda. This automatic offers reduced hunting between gears on hilly roads. Towing capacity is 3,500 pounds, enough to pull a snowmobile, personal watercraft, or a small boat. And the Vue V6 can be flat towed, making it a more attractive choice for RV owners.
Vue gets rear drum brakes instead of the preferable disc brakes. An anti-lock brake system is standard with the V6, and optional on four-cylinder models. We recommend ABS because it helps the driver to maintain control of the steering in a panic stop.

New Car Test Drive editor Mitch McCullough filed this report from Detroit; nctd.com correspondents Tom Lankard and Steve Siler contributed to this review.

Low auction reserve.

Vehicle is being sold "As Is" with no warranty. Buyer will arrange pick up of vehicle located in Houston Texas. Seller will not deliver vehicle.

$500 down payment within 48 hours of close of auction. Balance in cash due upon pickup of vehicle within 7-days of close of auction.

Feel free to contact me to ask any questions. I do have a copy of the vehicle history report for review that shows no accidents or damage events.
The Saturn Vue stands out among the compact SUVs with its unique styling and innovative plastic body panels, which resist dents and eliminate corrosion. Inside, it's roomy and practical.
Similar in size to the Honda CR-V, the Vue seats five. Back-seat riders are made more comfortable with seatbacks that recline slightly for comfort. The seats, including the front passenger seat, fold flat, providing enough space to haul an eight-foot ladder. In back, a cargo organizer keeps things from rolling around.


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